Two Years Ago...

Two years ago today a 22-year-old woman gave birth to a perfect, healthy 7 pound, 8 ounce baby boy. I wonder what went through her mind as she saw him for one of the last times of her life. What a difficult decision she made to give him up for adoption to someone who could love him and care for him. I will never doubt the great love she had for him to make this decision.

At this same time, I was busy at home trying to gather all the necessary paperwork to get it ready to submit to our agency...it seemed the paperwork would never end. Finally, eleven days later it went to the adoption agency. The very day they received it they called me to say that there was a sweet little boy in Guatemala just waiting for a new mommy and daddy and would be like to see his pictures? Are you kidding!!! Of course we wanted to see this little guy! And when we saw this picture, we knew he was our son. Our entire family fell in love with him!! It wasn't until 2 months later that we were allowed to visit him for the first time!

Fast forward to today. Peter has been home with us for 15 months and we are celebrating his 2nd birthday today! I can't help but think of that brave young woman and wonder what she is thinking today. I wish I had a way to let her know that her baby boy is loved so much and has been such a blessing to our family. Maybe someday we will meet her in person. Until then I pray that she knows she made a wonderful decision for his life.

Peter is thriving and enjoying the position of baby of the family. Everyone adores him!! He and his big brother are the best of friends. Today as Peter unwraps his birthday presents I am also going to remember the special gift that we received 2 years ago when we first learned about Peter and the sacrifice his birthmom made so that we can be here with him today!!! When he's old enough, he too will know about this brave woman.

Happy Birthday my little man!!! We love you!!!